Apple Crisp Cupcakes
If you’re in search of a delightful fall-inspired treat, look no further than these Apple Crisp Cupcakes. Each bite offers a soft, spiced cake filled with tender apple pieces and topped with a crunchy streusel that mimics the classic apple crisp dessert you love. Perfect for any gathering or cozy night in, these cupcakes are easy to make yet impressive enough to share. With flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg balanced by the sweetness of fresh apples, they are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples, preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for streusel)
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed for streusel)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened for frosting)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the streusel topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until combined; fold in diced apples gently.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle on streusel topping.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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